I need a new (reasonably priced) blender

[Keely~B]

Any recommendations? I'm poor and we've had a lot of extra expenses lately so I really want to get the most out of my money. No way can I buy a Vitamix or anything like that. It's one of those things I don't really want to be spending money on but....mine's on it's last legs. I don't use it everyday, probably two or three times a week average, mostly for smoothies, making enchilada sauce and blending soups.

[Darcy Baldwin]

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-004093-0.../dp/B00005QFKG

Oster Beehive 5C.

This is the one I got. It is a workhorse, though it's loud (so I set it on a folded up towel to help absorb the sound).

[maryinaz]

I was going to recommend an Oster also because of this: After being a big fan of the Magic Bullet and then breaking 3 of them, my DH finally brought home a cup attachment to use on our Oster blender:
http://www.amazon.com/Oster-6026-Ble...ref=pd_sim_k_7

It's awesome! And I think he got it at Costco or Sam's Club as a kit with 2 cups and extra blades. Much cheaper than a Magic Bullet and great for smoothies and shakes.

[ripal]

I believe, mason jars work as cup attachments too!

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes...and_mason_jar/

[mariewilcox]

I have had my Ninja for about 4 or 5 years now and use it daily, sometimes more than once a day. I LOVE this thing. A smoothie seriously mixes up in seconds. The blades are just as sharp and strong as the day I bought it. I also make tons of soups and it works beautifully for those too. I will never ever go back to a regular type of blender again.

[jessica31876]

I was going to suggest an Oster as well. We had one as a kid and I inherited it from my mom when she moved into a smaller place. I used it a lot. Ours was more then just a blender as it had attachments for grinding meat & mixing for like dough and stuff. But it was at least 20 years old when I got it.

[lizzyfizzy]

another vote for the ninja. you can get them at bed, bath and beyond with a 20% off coupon that you can snag online and that thing ROCKS. we loooove ours. it makes plain ice into snow cone ice. it's incredible.

[HeatherKS]

We have the Oster that Darcy linked to also. We love it! I actually bought it for dh for his birthday a few years ago because he likes to make milkshakes and ours was crappy. I bought it on a whim without doing any research so imagine how suprised I was that it was a good one! LOL

[Beebo]

Originally Posted by ripal

I believe, mason jars work as cup attachments too!

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes...and_mason_jar/

I never knew this through all the years I have been cooking! I just now checked my blender, I have a Hamilton Beach, and a mason jar will fit it! I will definately have to check this out! Thanks!!!

[glumirk]

We had a lower end Oster that was worthless, and DH couldn't resist buying a Ninja. We seriously use ours all the time we love it so much!

[Keely~B]

I've used the mason jars before, I grind oats that way

Thanks so much ladies, I'm going to check out your suggestions.